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The Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver George Pickens are trying to resolve their differences. While the team’s general manager Omar Khan says Pickens won’t be leaving the Steel City, it appears Pickens may have other ideas. Pickens reportedly flirted with the idea of a trade request this offseason, per Steelers Depot. The talk around a […]

USC football is getting a solid defensive back from the transfer portal. Former UCF cornerback Chasen Johnson has committed to the Trojans, per On3. Johnson was a very active part of the UCF secondary last season. Playing in the Big 12 conference, Johnson posted 18 tackles and two passes defended. The new USC cornerback is […]

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted running back Ashton Jeanty with their first selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. Jeanty was selected No. 6 overall by the franchise. Las Vegas was reportedly interested though in at least two other players over Jeanty, per The Sporting News. Those players are Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Penn State […]

College football transfer quarterback Jaden Rashada has a new home with Sacramento State. Sacramento State is now Rashada’s fourth home as a college football player. It may also be his last. “(Sac State’s) offense is super quarterback friendly,” Rashada said, per CBS Sports. “Everyone knows about (Marion’s) Go-Go Offense. High tempo, throw the ball. I’m […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are getting some bad news. St. Louis is reportedly hoping to trade closer Ryan Helsley, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, but the reliever’s recent performances may be hurting his trade stock. “The Cardinals were hoping that hanging onto Helsley the first half of the season would enhance his trade value, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be inching closer to trading George Pickens, according to Steelers Depot. Pittsburgh and Pickens apparently have a rocky relationship, and the franchise is reportedly looking to move him. “His time in Pittsburgh, in a lot of people’s minds, is limited,” NFL Insider James Palmer said per Bleacher Report, and reported […]

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen is going to soon have plenty of suitors for his services. The New York Mets and the New York Yankees are expected to be interested in the pitcher when he becomes a free agent, per USA Today. “Gallen, who will be a coveted free agent this winter, certainly loves pitching […]

The Chicago White Sox are hoping to deal outfielder Luis Robert Jr. by Memorial Day, per USA Today. Robert has found his stride at the plate in the last week, and Chicago feels his stock is high. Robert has hit .346 this past week with three home runs. He also has collected six stolen bases […]

A Pittsburgh Pirates fan who recently fell from the stands onto the warning track during a game is getting better. Kavan Markwood fell onto the field at PNC Park during a Pirates-Chicago Cubs game in late April. Markwood has a GoFundMe page raising money for his medical care and recovery. The GoFundMe page has raised […]

Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez is rumored to be getting a lot of trade interest, per USA Today. Lopez is proving to be the ace of the staff for a struggling Twins team. The pitcher is getting interest from several contending teams in Major League Baseball this campaign. “Lopez, who returned a week ago from […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani is getting sharper with his pitching. Roberts revealed that Ohtani is working well with his bullpen sessions. Ohtani is not ready yet though to get to the mound in a Major League Baseball game. “Hopefully at some point in time we’ll get him to face some […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing in a new pitcher. St. Louis is recalling hurler Michael McGreevy from Triple-A Memphis, per The Athletic. The right-hander hasn’t appeared in a Major League Baseball game this season. To make room for the pitcher, St. Louis is optioning Roddery Munoz. Munoz had just joined the team from the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry wasn’t popular with his son Canon after the team lost to Houston Friday night. Canon Curry shunned his dad when Stephen went over to see him following the Warriors’ NBA Playoff game against the Rockets. The moment when Curry saw his son went viral on social media. Same, Canon, […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Jimmy Butler knows it won’t be easy to defeat the Houston Rockets this postseason. The Rockets won back-to-back games to force a Game 7 in their NBA Playoff series. Butler thinks his team is going to be all right, though, despite the recent losses. “It’s definitely going to be higher energy, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are signing two pitchers to try and help the pitching staff. Toronto is giving deals to hurlers Jose Urena and Spencer Turnbull, per MLB Network. The deals are pending physicals for the players. Turnbull finished last season on the injured list, but pitched well before that for the Philadelphia Phillies. He […]

Houston Rockets big man Steven Adams hustled on both ends of the floor, as his team got a massive win Friday over the Golden State Warriors. Houston defeated Golden State in Game 6 of their playoff series, 115-107. Following the game, Adams had a simple response to why he had such a strong performance. “I […]

The Houston Rockets are staying alive in the NBA Playoffs. Houston defeated Golden State in Game 6 of their series Friday, by a 115-107 score. Following the game, the team released a meme featuring Rockets player Tari Eason. Eason held seven fingers up, to signify the team’s push to a seventh game. pic.twitter.com/nsd9SpEVJ5 — Houston […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray was the hero of the team’s Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. Murray exploded for 43 points, as Denver won 131-115. The NBA Playoffs series now moves on to Game 6, and Murray has a warning to his team. “Game 6 is one of the hardest […]

Arizona basketball is adding a talented big man from Senegal. Tommy Lloyd’s program got the commitment of 6-foot-11 forward Sidi Gueye, per ESPN. Gueye previously played for Real Madrid in Spain. The forward is seen as one of the top international basketball prospects available this year. “Coach [Tommy] Lloyd is one of the top coaches […]

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is having another tough season. The young slugger is hitting just .158 to start the year, and at least one Major League Baseball insider thinks that Robert needs a new team. “Not only has he been a demonstrably worse hitter, his center-field defense also has plateaued. This is […]

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers is hurting for his guard, Damian Lillard. Lillard suffered a devastating Achilles injury, that ended his season. Rivers says that Lillard shared some messages with him and their team. “He said two things, which I love,” Rivers said, per the Associated Press. “The first one, he just said ‘I can’t […]

Stanford football is signing a veteran quarterback. Former Oregon State player Ben Gulbranson is headed to California to play at Stanford, per 247 Sports. Gulbranson started 11 games for the Oregon State football team. He is a veteran who is entering his fifth year of college football. Gulbranson passed for 943 yards during the 2024 […]

Rick Pitino and the St. John’s basketball program are throwing down a slam dunk. The Red Storm got the commitment of transfer big man Handje Tamba, per FOX Sports. Tamba is a 6-foot-11 center from the Congo. He had tons of interest in the portal, including from North Carolina. Tamba previously played for Tennessee, Weber […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got a talented wide receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft, in the first round. Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka was the team’s first selection with the 19th overall pick. Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht is revealing how his quarterback Baker Mayfield reacted to the pick. “He immediately asked for Emeka’s […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are getting some bad news. Goaltender Frederik Andersen is out for the team’s Game 5 clash with the New Jersey Devils in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, per Sports Net Canada. Andersen is considered day-to-day, after getting hurt in Game 4. The Hurricanes goaltender got hurt after a collision with Devils forward Timo […]

The Seattle Seahawks are trimming down their roster after the 2025 NFL Draft. The Seahawks are cutting four players, per ESPN. This includes quarterback Jaren Hall. The other players are linebacker Michael Dowell, center Michael Novitsky and outside linebacker Kenneth Odumegwu. The moves are not unexpected, as the team just drafted several new faces including […]

Tennessee basketball is rebuilding after a successful season under head coach Rick Barnes. The Volunteers got the commitment of transfer portal player Amaree Abram, a guard. Abram previously played for Louisiana Tech. He is opening up about why he chose Tennessee. “I want to win,” Abram said, per 247 Sports. The transfer guard recently visited […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates look mired in yet another disappointing season. Despite having some solid pitching, the offense is struggling to muster runs. One of those solid Pirates pitchers is establishing himself as a trade candidate. That pitcher’s name is Andrew Heaney. We'll be hearing Andrew Heaney's name in trade rumors at this rate. (Via: @IE_MLB) […]

The Detroit Pistons have their backs against the wall. Following a controversial non call at the end of Game 4, Detroit is now down 3-1 to the New York Knicks in a NBA Playoffs series. The Pistons must win three in a row to advance in the postseason. Heading into a pivotal Game 5, the […]

New Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone made the first big splash in the 2025 NFL Draft. Gladstone traded with the Cleveland Browns, in order for his team to select second overall. Gladstone is being named a ‘silent assassin,’ after that bold and ambitious move. “I told you, he’s a damn assassin,” Jaguars executive vice […]

The Chicago Bears selected Michigan tight end Colston Loveland as their first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Loveland was selected 10th overall by the rebuilding Bears. Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban is calling the tight end the best receiver of all tight ends in the draft, per ESPN. Saban also revealed he tried […]

Dianna Russini, reporter for The Athletic, is giving her take on what could have helped Shedeur Sanders avoid a slide at the 2025 NFL Draft. Sanders was seen by many draft analysts as a first round pick. He was instead selected in the fifth round, by the Cleveland Browns. “From the conversations I’ve had coming […]

The Houston Rockets are facing elimination in the NBA Playoffs. Houston is down 3-1 to the Golden State Warriors, after dropping a pivotal Game 4 on Monday. Rockets coach Ime Udoka is sending a terse message to his struggling team. “Go get a win,” Udoka said to reporters, per Big Sarge Media. “Go get a […]

Detroit Pistons star Tim Hardaway Jr. didn’t stick around to take many questions after his team lost Game 4 to the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs Sunday. Hardaway left the media pool after answering just one question. THJ on if he was fouled: “You all saw it. It was blatant.” Took one question […]

The New York Mets are having a great season, and one of their top prospects is too. Mets prospect and pitcher Raimon Gomez threw a 104 miles per hour pitch in a minor-league game, per the Associated Press. Gomez’s throw clocked at 104.5 mph. The young pitcher from Venezuela plays for St. Lucie, a single-A […]

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso is off to a strong start this season. Alonso worked hard this past offseason on his swing mechanics, and believes that has helped him connect better with the ball. He is hitting .333 this season, with six home runs. Some Major League Baseball scouts are wondering how long Alonso […]

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead is giving an inside look into what happened leading up to the team’s first draft selection. The Jaguars made the first big splash of the 2025 NFL Draft, when they traded up from fifth overall to no. 2. The Jags then went on to select Colorado football star Travis […]

NFL insider Mel Kiper is criticizing the New Orleans Saints for some of their choices in the 2025 NFL Draft. Kiper felt the Saints had an up-and-down draft, giving the team a B minus grade in his evaluation. “Reach, reach, reach. That’s what I have in my notes for the Saints. Too many reaches. I […]

NFL insider Mel Kiper is giving his take on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 NFL Draft performance. The Steelers picked up some defensive help, as well as offensive players in the draft like most teams. Kiper is giving the team a B minus grade, per ESPN. Kiper says that the Aaron Rodgers situation seems to be […]